A Chinese white jade dragon plaque, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), carved from white jade of even hue with a writhing four-clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage, birds and flowers in deep openwork and with fine surface details. Together with an old fitted green velvet display stand. 4.5 cm high, 6.75 cm wide, 0.6 cm deep. Provenance: property from the collection of the late Sarah black